Lotus have been bring out some pretty good cars in recent years and this trend is set to continue with the new car that is being developed by former McLaren designer Jim Dowle. This new car is expected to be in the prototype stages in around eighteen months time.
This car will be a direct competitor to the brilliant Lotus Exige, except the new car is expected to come with a number options, including several different engine types. However the basic are that is will be mid engined and will produce around 200 bhp which will be pretty spectacular considering that the whole vehicle will weigh in at around 870 kg.
The new Lotus will be built with speed in mind, but also will put the element of fun back into driving a smallish sports car. However they will be making the provision for luggage space too, which will make this car very useable indeed.
As with many other sports cars the body will be constructed from an aluminium and carbon composite, making it both strong and light at the same time. It is estimated that the starting prices for this mini super car will be in the region of £35,000.
Source [Piston Heads]
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